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Game 1 GameChanger Recap: Late Score Costs Monroe Central Varsity Bears Against Alexandria-Monroe By GameChanger Media Saturday's game against Alexandria-Monroe was a heartbreaker for Monroe Central Varsity Bears, as they lost the lead late in a 9-8 defeat. Alexandria-Monroe were down 8-7 in the bottom of the fourth inning when Jon Aiman singled, scoring two runs. Monroe Central Varsity Bears fought back after falling down by six runs in the second inning. The comeback fell just short though. Monroe Central Varsity Bears closed the gap by scoring on a single, a single, a single, a sacrifice fly, a sacrifice bunt, a single, and a walk. Alexandria-Monroe got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Adrian Smith walked, and Alexandria-Monroe scored on a wild pitch, each scoring one run. Alexandria-Monroe added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning when Blake Jones singled, scoring one run, Mason Fuller doubled, scoring one run, and Trevor Martin singled, scoring two runs. Monroe Central Varsity Bears made the score 8-6 in the top of the fourth after Lane Wilson laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring two runs, Levi Pence singled, scoring one run, and Conner Baker drew a walk, scoring one run. Alexandria-Monroe made the score 9-8 in the bottom of the fourth after Smith drew a walk, scoring one run, and Aiman singled, scoring two runs. Griffin Cox earned the win for Alexandria-Monroe. The reliever allowed one hit and zero runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking three. Myles Oliphant took the loss for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. The hurler went three innings, allowing six runs on five hits, striking out three and walking six. Isaac Middleton stepped on the hill first for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. The pitcher gave up one hit and three runs over one inning, striking out none and walking five. Smith led things off on the bump for Alexandria-Monroe. The pitcher surrendered six hits and eight runs (six earned) over three and one-third innings, striking out two and walking six. Pence provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Monroe Central Varsity Bears with two runs batted in. The first baseman went 2-for-3 on the day. Carter Duncan and Pence each collected two hits for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. Monroe Central Varsity Bears had patience at the plate, accumulating 10 walks for the game. Duncan and Caleb Luedike led the team with two walks each. Aiman and Martin each drove in two runs for Alexandria-Monroe. Martin went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Alexandria-Monroe in hits. Alexandria-Monroe had a strong eye at the plate, amassing 12 walks for the game. Will Rowland and Brady Gast led the team with three bases on balls each. Alexandria-Monroe turned two double plays in the game. Monroe Central Varsity Bears will travel to Alexandria-Monroe for their next game on Saturday. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy. Game 2 GameChanger Recap: Carter Duncan Puts On Strong Contact Performance As Monroe Central Varsity Bears Take The Win Over Alexandria-Monroe By GameChanger Media Carter Duncan collected four hits in five at bats, as Monroe Central Varsity Bears defeated Alexandria-Monroe 11-1 on Saturday. Duncan doubled in the fifth inning, singled in the second inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the third inning. Monroe Central Varsity Bears got on the board in the top of the first inning after Caleb Luedike doubled down the right field line, and Alexandria-Monroe dropped a third strike, each scoring one run. Monroe Central Varsity Bears extended their early lead with two runs in the top of the second thanks to RBI singles by Duncan and Luedike. Monroe Central Varsity Bears added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Levi Pence laid down a sacrifice bunt, and Carter Morris walked, each scoring one run. Lane Wilson earned the win for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and one run (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out six and walking three. Brady Gast took the loss for Alexandria-Monroe. The starter went three innings, giving up six runs on eight hits, striking out two and walking four. Monroe Central Varsity Bears tallied 13 hits in the game. Luedike led Monroe Central Varsity Bears with three runs batted in. The shortstop went 3-for-5 on the day. Carson Siekmann and Myles Oliphant each collected multiple hits for Monroe Central Varsity Bears. Logan Walker led Monroe Central Varsity Bears with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up eight walks for the game. Monroe Central Varsity Bears turned one double play in the game. Owen May went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Alexandria-Monroe in hits. Monroe Central Varsity Bears will travel to Northeastern for their next game on Monday. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.